Atmore News

Parent Resource Fair scheduled
Atmore Family Outreach is hosting an Atmore Parent Resource Fair Thursday, November 17, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Boxcar Willie on Ridgeley Street.The event is a partnership to with several organizations to bring needed resources for parents of pre-school and school-age children to the Atmore community and Escambia County. The evening will include music, games, fun and food.Partners include the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Atmore Police Department, Regional Autism…
Veterans Day
Congressman Jerry Carl Veterans Day (formerly known as Armistice Day) is observed every year on November 11 to honor the military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The holiday began as a day to reflect on the heroism of all who died in service of our country, and it falls on November 11 because this is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.…
Pine Barren Baptist Church hosting The Chestang Family Sunday night
The Chestang Family The Chestang Family will minister in bluegrass Gospel music at Pine Barren Baptist Church Sunday, November 13, at 6 p.m.The Chestang Family of McIntosh, Ala., has been playing bluegrass Gospel music since 1996. Their main purpose is to spread the gospel in song and encourage people along the way. Their music has been described as “Gospel music with the Traditional Bluegrass sound.”The Chestang Family has traveled all…
First-year ECHS coach anticipating a bright future
Harris By DON FLETCHERNews Staff Writer When Vincent Harris was awarded his first head coaching job earlier this year, at Escambia County High School, he knew he faced a formidable task in rebuilding the ECHS program. After his first ECHS team posted a 4-6 record and was competitive in most of its losses, Harris feels confident the first layer of a new foundation has been lain.In fact, he thought the…
NHS 10-0, headed to playoffs
By MCKENNA SIMMONSNews Sports Writer The Northview Chiefs wrapped up their regular season with another win against the Panama City Bay Tornadoes at home, Friday, November 4. They have had a spectacular year so far with a perfect season at 10-0. Now on the road to state – The Chiefs will host the winner of the Freeport and Holmes County game on November 18 at home in Bratt.Starting off Friday…